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The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko by Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 23, 2026, was not merely a clash of personalities. It marked the collapse of an untenable alliance built upon …
Senegal’s economic divide: Sonko’s stance vs Faye’s pragmatism Read More
Senegal’s economic divide: Sonko vs Faye’s clashing visions Cherif Salif Sy The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 23, 2026, marks more …
Senegal’s economic divide: Sonko vs Faye’s clashing visions Read More
Public health minister initiates critical polio vaccination drive in N’Djamena The Minister of Public Health and Prevention, Dr. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, officially launched the nationwide polio vaccination campaign on Thursday at …
Chad launches nationwide polio vaccination campaign with vitamin A and deworming Read More
Nassirou Bodo has been remanded in custody at Niamey’s main detention center following his presentation to prosecutors, local sources confirm. The activist’s detention comes after a period of police custody, …
Niger activist arrested amid rising dissent against military rule Read More
The Groupement des Écoles Militaires Interarmées (GEMIA) in N’Djamena celebrated a significant milestone today, marking the induction of its sixth cohort of Enfants de Troupe while honoring academic and leadership …
Tchad honors new generation of GEMIA military school cadets Read More
Bradley Barcola has concluded another successful season with Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the Parisian club’s Champions League victory, the winger did not start in the final. With two years remaining on …
Bradley Barcola’s future at PSG: a transfer battle brewing? Read More
Economy How mobile phone taxes are slowing digital progress in Cameroon Countries that have successfully embraced digital transformation didn’t begin by imposing heavy taxes on essential tools. Instead, they prioritized …
How mobile phone taxes are slowing digital progress in Cameroon Read More
Bénin and Togo forge new cooperation model after Wadagni-Gnassingbé meeting On June 3rd, Beninese authorities described the visit as a “friendship and working visit,” marking the first regional tour initiated …
Bénin and Togo strengthen ties with new cooperation model Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a comprehensive study examining the autonomy of central banks across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Findings indicate a …
How central bank independence impacts inflation control in north africa Read More
The future of social media in Gabon took center stage at an international digital regulation conference held in Côte d’Ivoire. During the event, Germain Ngoyo Moussavou, President of the High …
Gabon and Meta resume talks on social media regulation Read More
Cotonou has just delivered a historic milestone in public governance, etching the Benin flag into the global stage with an unmatched achievement in budget transparency. Recent findings from the Open …
Benin’s citizen-led budget model sets global transparency standard Read More
Tensions between Senegal’s political leadership have reached a critical juncture, with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly detailing his party’s refusal to join the new cabinet under President Bassirou Diomaye …
Senegal political split deepens as sonko rejects new government Read More